DRIED-FRUIT-AND-NUT HEALTH BARS

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These nutrient-dense oat bars are packed with dried fruit, cherries, blueberries, and papaya, as well as nuts, and flaxseed. And there's no refined sugar, they're sweetened with pureed dates and honey -- and just right for a snack or breakfast on the go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup (5 ounces) pitted dates
3 tablespoons honey
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, finely ground; or 1 cup quinoa flakes
1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) pecans, toasted, half finely ground and half coarsely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, toasted, half finely ground and half coarsely chopped
1/3 cup dried papaya, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/3 cup (2 ounces) dried cherries, chopped
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) dried blueberries
2 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place dates in a small saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a simmer. Drain reserving cooking water. Puree dates in a food processor with honey and 1/4 cup reserved cooking water until smooth.
  • Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Mix oats or quinoa flakes, nuts, papaya, cherries, blueberries, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix in date puree. The mixture should be moist enough to hold together. If necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more cooking water. Press mixture into pan.
  • Bake until center is firm and edges are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 bars.

stewart sana
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack for my kids. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great.


Syeda Durab Zahra
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I love that these bars are made with all-natural ingredients. They're the perfect healthy snack for my family.


Siif Ana
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


sarah ali
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I love the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and oats in these bars. They're the perfect healthy snack.


eleni kuspa
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack for my kids. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great.


ntombi dube
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I love that these bars are made with all-natural ingredients. They're the perfect healthy snack for my family.


Princess Daddy
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Felix Boone
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I love the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and oats in these bars. They're the perfect healthy snack.


saqqunation
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack for my kids. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great.


Justin Moore
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect healthy snack for my family.


Jannat Fiza
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These bars are delicious and nutritious. I love that they're made with all-natural ingredients.


Michael Booysen
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I love these bars! They're the perfect healthy snack or breakfast. They're also really easy to make.


Valen racheal
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These bars are the perfect healthy breakfast on the go. They're packed with protein and fiber and they taste great.


Bin Sadik1633
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I made these bars for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.


The Help
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great. I love that they're so easy to make too.


Naoj Mogpon
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


fred victorin
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These bars are so delicious and satisfying. I love the combination of dried fruits, nuts, and oats. They're the perfect pick-me-up when I'm feeling hungry.


deepika padukon
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They're the perfect healthy snack or breakfast on the go.


Syed Waseem
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These dried fruit and nut health bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and packed with nutritious ingredients. I love that I can customize them with my favorite dried fruits and nuts.